Prom Goes On for Maquoketa Student With Leukemia
Brittany Bettag, 17, a Maquoketa High junior diagnosed with leukemia in March, could not attend prom. UI staff and Dance Marathon volunteers hosted a hospital prom May 6 in a small gym near the pediatric unit. Bettag's boyfriend Johnathan Sneddon joined her, along with other patients and hospital CEO Ken Kates. The Cedar Rapids City Map shows flood-recovery data and parcel details via an online GIS map. State officials are building a living snow fence along I 380 west of Iowa City Cedar Rapids to improve winter driving conditions and add environmental benefits.
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University of Iowa
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Ken Kates
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Eastern Iowa issues hit by weather and funding cuts
Cold April weather trimmed the mushroom season in Eastern Iowa while a drop in federal highway funds delays projects. The Iowa Transportation Commission omits funding for Highway 100 in Cedar Rapids and widenings on Highway 30, U S 61, and Highway 20 in Woodbury County. Meth lab seizures rise again as makers evade pseudoephedrine restrictions.
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Letter writers clash over budget rhetoric and faith in government
Mary Sanchez argues Democrats invoke biblical language to justify spending for the poor while God calls individuals to give. A reader from Hodgen, Oklahoma, reflecting from prison, admits personal failings, seeks societal responsibility, and urges better judgment and community impact.
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Congress
Mayor and Council Urged to Hear Graceville Residents
Citizens accuse the mayor and City Council of childish spending and biased reporting. They question flood protection and street repairs funding, a $500000 outlay, and a 20 year sales tax extension while calling for tighter accountability before the next election.
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Firing of Dr Ghosh Shocks Cedar Rapids Patients
A letter from Ray and Alice Junge of Keystone condemns the firing of Dr Chirantan Ghosh by Physicians' Clinic of Iowa. They praise his patient care, wheelchair assistance, and staff compassion for cancer patients, urging continuation of his practice in Cedar Rapids.
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White House ties bin Laden death to Obama agenda and future goals
The piece argues the White House portrays Osama bin Laden's killing as a boost to Barack Obama's plan to "win the future" with immigration reform energy policy and rail projects. It cites comments from Jay Carney and David Axelrod and critiques the rhetoric linking the raid to long term objectives.
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Mentors rally for Children of Promise program
Community Corrections Improvement Association unveils Children of Promise mentoring across Linn Johnson and Jones counties. Programs include One-on-One Mentoring Youth Leadership and Foster Grandparent. Birdies That Care partners raise funds with Zach Johnson PGA tour birdies and AEGON USA matching. Contact Jean Kuehl for volunteers.
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Bootstrap Foundation
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